 Larry fails to dissuade Daniel from pursuing Allison, but only after Allison is revealed to be culpable in the kidnapping of Daniel's newborn cousin Jessica Buchanan does Daniel listen to his father's advice and leaves town.Larry gradually becomes a supporting role into the 1990s after Daniel (Michael Palance) leaves town following another stint in 1991.For the rest of the decade and into the 2000s, Larry becomes featured mainly featured in his position as hospital chief of staff and close confidante to sister-in-law Viki and her extended family.